Gutterdämmerung
Gutterdämmerung

Gutterdämmerung

2016Movie120 minEnglish

The "Devil's Evil Guitar" has been removed from the world by the supreme being, and rock and roll is a thing of the past in this newly puritanical environment. But what happens when the guitar is sent back by Vicious, an angel punk?

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Google Users49%
Director: Björn TagemoseGenres: Action, Music, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a world ruled by sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll, the evil Vicious has bankrupted his own country, forcing his promiscuous sister, the stripper who plays the role of the angel of death, to try and save her own life. As the world's most evil punk rocker and the world's most evil woman, they are trying to bring about the end of the world.

Critical Reception

Gutterdämmerung was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its ambition and visual style to be its strong points, but its narrative and execution to be lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with fans of the rock legends involved often appreciating the unique spectacle, while others found it to be an incoherent mess.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and ambitious, with a unique rock-and-roll aesthetic.
  • Often criticized for its convoluted and nonsensical plot.
  • Features a dream cast of music icons, though their roles are often limited.
  • A polarizing film that is either loved for its sheer audacity or dismissed for its lack of coherence.

Google audience: Google users appear to be split on Gutterdämmerung. While some appreciate the film's wild, psychedelic visuals and its dedication to a rock 'n' roll spirit, many find the plot to be confusing and difficult to follow, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

Fun Fact

The film features a posthumous appearance by Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, who completed his scenes shortly before his death in December 2015.

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